.env.template

OPENWEATHER_API_KEY= # Your OpenWeather API key here (no spaces)

# Step 1: Visit the OpenWeatherMap website 
# Go to https://openweathermap.org/ and click "Sign Up" to create a new account. 
# Provide a username, email address, and password, then agree to the Terms of Service and complete the CAPTCHA. 

# Step 2: Verify your email 
# Check your inbox for a confirmation email from OpenWeatherMap. Click the verification link to activate your account. 
# If you don’t receive it within an hour, resend the confirmation from your account settings on the website. 

# Step 3: Find your API key 
# After verification, log in to your OpenWeatherMap account. 
# Click on your username in the top-right corner and select "My API Keys" from the dropdown menu. 
# Your API key (APPID) will be listed there. Copy it to your clipboard. 

# Step 4: (Optional) Generate a new key 
# If you need a new key or the default one isn’t visible, click "Create key" and assign it to a project (e.g., your Astro site). 

# Step 5: Secure your API key 
# Store the key in a .env file for security. Create a file named .env in your project root and add: 
# OPENWEATHER_API_KEY=your_copied_api_key
# Add .env to .gitignore to keep it out of version control.